Posted on 14/11/2022 The Role Abbey Veterinary Clinic are recruiting for a veterinary surgeon to join our team in a mixed role (90 percent SA/10 percent LA). This role will be equally suited to an experienced mixed practitioner or a SA vet interested in diversifying and sharing with our farm caseload. The successful candidate would be supported while gaining experience in the role. You will be responsible for your own caseload and will have the opportunity to arrange your daily operating diary for medical investigations and surgical procedures. You will work alongside your veterinary colleagues sharing in daily general consultations and routine operations. We have a very varied caseload and regularly treat small furies, avian/reptiles, the practice also runs a dedicated cat clinic. Our farm sector is primarily Beef suckler and a small percent Dairy. We provide advice on vaccination and disease prevention and carry out visits for calving's, fertility, lameness, routine TB and blood testing. We have a light caseload and small percentage of out of hours work. Rota Working up to 40 hours per week (full/part time considered) Across 4/5 days per week 1:4 OOH (nights and weekends) with back up farm support provided for less experienced vet Weekly half day extended to day off after weekend on call when staffing allows. Salary Up to £63,000 negotiable depending on experience. Relocation allowance of up to £5,000 & welcome bonus of up to £2,500 About Us Abbey Veterinary Clinics is a well-established mixed practice located in the idyllic county of Angus, with branches in Forfar and Arbroath. We are near the beautiful glens with major cities such Dundee, Aberdeen, and Edinburgh not too far away either. Both clinics are fully equipped, and Arbroath has recently been renovated, with more improvement to come across both sites. Both clinics have digital x-ray equipment, im3 dental machines, and idexx laboratories. We operate and consult in both clinics daily and see a variety of patients/cases. We provide our own out of hours cover to the local community and pride ourselves on still being able to do so. Abbey Vets clinics is a nurse training centre. The nurse team play an ever increasing role in supporting our vets and clients in delivering the services we provide in addition to managing the theatres and kennels they are responsible for admissions, discharges, post operative consultations, pet health club clinics, blood pressure monitoring and blood sampling. They share the rota for our out of hours emergency service, About the Team and Culture Our team is made up of 2 Clinical Directors, 3 Vets, 4 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 SVN, 1 ACA, 3 Receptionists, 1 Administrator, and 1 Practice Manager. Applicant Requirements Ideally you will be comfortable with large/small animal work, must be RCVS registered, full UK driver's license essential as company vehicle will be provided. Ideally you will be a confident and experienced vet as there will be an element of sole charge, however for candidates without relevant experience there will be good support in practice including during OOH until you have gained confidence in this area. We can consider small animal vet surgeon as training can be offered for the large animal role should you wish to get into this field. Because our employee's matter We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from - Work life balance 6.6 weeks annual leave Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service Your birthday as a paid day off Wellbeing Private medical insurance Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Non-accidental injury support Development £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata Certificate support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme Professional Memberships BVA membership VDS cover RCVS fees Additional Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch. IVC150 Any questions before applying? Speak to Margaret Oliver from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role. Margaret Oliver Senior Talent Partner
Dec 01, 2022
Full time
Posted on 14/11/2022 The Role Abbey Veterinary Clinic are recruiting for a veterinary surgeon to join our team in a mixed role (90 percent SA/10 percent LA). This role will be equally suited to an experienced mixed practitioner or a SA vet interested in diversifying and sharing with our farm caseload. The successful candidate would be supported while gaining experience in the role. You will be responsible for your own caseload and will have the opportunity to arrange your daily operating diary for medical investigations and surgical procedures. You will work alongside your veterinary colleagues sharing in daily general consultations and routine operations. We have a very varied caseload and regularly treat small furies, avian/reptiles, the practice also runs a dedicated cat clinic. Our farm sector is primarily Beef suckler and a small percent Dairy. We provide advice on vaccination and disease prevention and carry out visits for calving's, fertility, lameness, routine TB and blood testing. We have a light caseload and small percentage of out of hours work. Rota Working up to 40 hours per week (full/part time considered) Across 4/5 days per week 1:4 OOH (nights and weekends) with back up farm support provided for less experienced vet Weekly half day extended to day off after weekend on call when staffing allows. Salary Up to £63,000 negotiable depending on experience. Relocation allowance of up to £5,000 & welcome bonus of up to £2,500 About Us Abbey Veterinary Clinics is a well-established mixed practice located in the idyllic county of Angus, with branches in Forfar and Arbroath. We are near the beautiful glens with major cities such Dundee, Aberdeen, and Edinburgh not too far away either. Both clinics are fully equipped, and Arbroath has recently been renovated, with more improvement to come across both sites. Both clinics have digital x-ray equipment, im3 dental machines, and idexx laboratories. We operate and consult in both clinics daily and see a variety of patients/cases. We provide our own out of hours cover to the local community and pride ourselves on still being able to do so. Abbey Vets clinics is a nurse training centre. The nurse team play an ever increasing role in supporting our vets and clients in delivering the services we provide in addition to managing the theatres and kennels they are responsible for admissions, discharges, post operative consultations, pet health club clinics, blood pressure monitoring and blood sampling. They share the rota for our out of hours emergency service, About the Team and Culture Our team is made up of 2 Clinical Directors, 3 Vets, 4 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 SVN, 1 ACA, 3 Receptionists, 1 Administrator, and 1 Practice Manager. Applicant Requirements Ideally you will be comfortable with large/small animal work, must be RCVS registered, full UK driver's license essential as company vehicle will be provided. Ideally you will be a confident and experienced vet as there will be an element of sole charge, however for candidates without relevant experience there will be good support in practice including during OOH until you have gained confidence in this area. We can consider small animal vet surgeon as training can be offered for the large animal role should you wish to get into this field. Because our employee's matter We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from - Work life balance 6.6 weeks annual leave Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service Your birthday as a paid day off Wellbeing Private medical insurance Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Non-accidental injury support Development £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata Certificate support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme Professional Memberships BVA membership VDS cover RCVS fees Additional Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch. IVC150 Any questions before applying? Speak to Margaret Oliver from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role. Margaret Oliver Senior Talent Partner
Posted on 24/11/2022 The Role Abbey Veterinary Clinic are recruiting for a joint clinical director/lead vet surgeon to join our team in a mixed role (90 percent SA/10 percent LA). This role will be equally suited to an experienced mixed practitioner, or a SA vet interested in diversifying and sharing with our farm caseload who wants to take their first step into a management role or already has management experience. This role involves working alongside our Practice Manager and existing Clinical Directors overseeing the general running of the practices along with a substantial amount of clinical time operating and consulting. You will mentor, coach and encourage the continued profession development of the clinical staff. Together with the other Clinical Directors you will have freedom to help shape the future direction of our business and expand the veterinary services to our clients across our two clinics. You will be responsible for your own caseload and will have the opportunity to arrange your daily operating diary for medical investigations and surgical procedures. You will work alongside your veterinary colleagues sharing in daily general consultations and routine operations. We have a very varied caseload and regularly treat small furies, avian/reptiles. The practice also runs a dedicated cat clinic. Our farm sector is primarily Beef suckler and a small percent Dairy. We provide advice on vaccination and disease prevention and carry out visits for calving's, fertility, lameness, routine TB and blood testing. We have a light caseload and small percentage of out of hours work. Rota Working up to 40 hours per week Across 4/5 days per week 1:4 Saturdays (9am-1:00pm) 1:4 OOH on call Salary Up to £75,000 negotiable D.O.E. Relocation allowance of up £5,000 & welcome bonus of up to £5,000 About Us Abbey Veterinary Clinics is a well-established mixed practice located in the idyllic county of Angus, with branches in Forfar and Arbroath. We are near the beautiful glens with major cities such Dundee, Aberdeen, and Edinburgh not too far away either. Both clinics are fully equipped, and Arbroath has recently been renovated, with more improvement to come across both sites. Both clinics have digital x-ray equipment, im3 dental machines, and idexx laboratories. We operate and consult in both clinics daily and see a variety of patients/cases. We provide our own out of hours cover to the local community and pride ourselves on still being able to do so. Abbey Vets clinics is a nurse training centre. The nurse team play an ever-increasing role in supporting our vets and clients in delivering the services we provide. In addition to managing the theatres and kennels they are responsible for admissions, discharges, post operative consultations, pet health club clinics, blood pressure monitoring and blood sampling. They share the rota for our out of hours emergency service, About the Team and Culture Our team is made up of 2 Clinical Directors, 3 Vets, 4 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 SVN, 1 ACA, 3 Receptionists, 1 Administrator, and 1 Practice Manager. Applicant requirements Ideally, we would like the candidate to have some management or Clinical Director experience, but the role may suit an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to step up and learn the skills needed for a Clinical Director. You must be confident in clinical matters encountered in a mixed practice or a small animal general practice and can lead and support the team, both clinical and non-clinical, and still have the enthusiasm and energy to help the practice and staff progress and flourish. This is a 90 percent SA 10 percent LA practice, and ideally the successful applicant would share in the mixed workload although for the right person we would consider an applicant dedicated to SA only duties. Must be RCVS registered. Full UK drivers licence essential as company vehicle will be provided. Because our employee's matter We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from - Work life balance 7.6 weeks annual leave Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service Your birthday as a paid day off Wellbeing Private medical insurance Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Non-accidental injury support Development £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata Certificate support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme Professional Memberships BVA membership VDS cover RCVS fees Additional Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch. IVC150 Any questions before applying? Speak to Margaret Oliver from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role. Margaret Oliver Senior Talent Partner
Dec 01, 2022
Full time
Posted on 24/11/2022 The Role Abbey Veterinary Clinic are recruiting for a joint clinical director/lead vet surgeon to join our team in a mixed role (90 percent SA/10 percent LA). This role will be equally suited to an experienced mixed practitioner, or a SA vet interested in diversifying and sharing with our farm caseload who wants to take their first step into a management role or already has management experience. This role involves working alongside our Practice Manager and existing Clinical Directors overseeing the general running of the practices along with a substantial amount of clinical time operating and consulting. You will mentor, coach and encourage the continued profession development of the clinical staff. Together with the other Clinical Directors you will have freedom to help shape the future direction of our business and expand the veterinary services to our clients across our two clinics. You will be responsible for your own caseload and will have the opportunity to arrange your daily operating diary for medical investigations and surgical procedures. You will work alongside your veterinary colleagues sharing in daily general consultations and routine operations. We have a very varied caseload and regularly treat small furies, avian/reptiles. The practice also runs a dedicated cat clinic. Our farm sector is primarily Beef suckler and a small percent Dairy. We provide advice on vaccination and disease prevention and carry out visits for calving's, fertility, lameness, routine TB and blood testing. We have a light caseload and small percentage of out of hours work. Rota Working up to 40 hours per week Across 4/5 days per week 1:4 Saturdays (9am-1:00pm) 1:4 OOH on call Salary Up to £75,000 negotiable D.O.E. Relocation allowance of up £5,000 & welcome bonus of up to £5,000 About Us Abbey Veterinary Clinics is a well-established mixed practice located in the idyllic county of Angus, with branches in Forfar and Arbroath. We are near the beautiful glens with major cities such Dundee, Aberdeen, and Edinburgh not too far away either. Both clinics are fully equipped, and Arbroath has recently been renovated, with more improvement to come across both sites. Both clinics have digital x-ray equipment, im3 dental machines, and idexx laboratories. We operate and consult in both clinics daily and see a variety of patients/cases. We provide our own out of hours cover to the local community and pride ourselves on still being able to do so. Abbey Vets clinics is a nurse training centre. The nurse team play an ever-increasing role in supporting our vets and clients in delivering the services we provide. In addition to managing the theatres and kennels they are responsible for admissions, discharges, post operative consultations, pet health club clinics, blood pressure monitoring and blood sampling. They share the rota for our out of hours emergency service, About the Team and Culture Our team is made up of 2 Clinical Directors, 3 Vets, 4 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 SVN, 1 ACA, 3 Receptionists, 1 Administrator, and 1 Practice Manager. Applicant requirements Ideally, we would like the candidate to have some management or Clinical Director experience, but the role may suit an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to step up and learn the skills needed for a Clinical Director. You must be confident in clinical matters encountered in a mixed practice or a small animal general practice and can lead and support the team, both clinical and non-clinical, and still have the enthusiasm and energy to help the practice and staff progress and flourish. This is a 90 percent SA 10 percent LA practice, and ideally the successful applicant would share in the mixed workload although for the right person we would consider an applicant dedicated to SA only duties. Must be RCVS registered. Full UK drivers licence essential as company vehicle will be provided. Because our employee's matter We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from - Work life balance 7.6 weeks annual leave Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service Your birthday as a paid day off Wellbeing Private medical insurance Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Non-accidental injury support Development £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata Certificate support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme Professional Memberships BVA membership VDS cover RCVS fees Additional Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch. IVC150 Any questions before applying? Speak to Margaret Oliver from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role. Margaret Oliver Senior Talent Partner
Posted on 01/09/2022 The Role We are looking for a confident Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our amazing team here at Abbey Veterinary Clinic, Arbroath. Our nurses carry out a range of duties to make sure the day runs as smoothly as possible. From setting up the theatre, phlebotomy, admitting/discharging patients, and to consulting, our nurses are the backbone of our clinical team. We look for nurses who are dedicated to providing the best care and want to make a difference to our clinic by contributing to our team meetings. For the right candidate, we can be flexible on our working hours and patterns. Ideally, the shift pattern would be: Mon 9-1 Tuesday 9-4:30 Wednesday 8:30-5 Thursday 9:30-6:30 Friday 9-5 Saturday 11-12:30 working 1 in 5 We are proud to be able to provide our own Out of Hours care to the surrounding area of Arbroath/Forfar. The pattern for covering this rota would be 1 week in 5, working the Saturday morning clinic in Arbroath. This position will be primarily based in Arbroath; however, the candidate will be required to work in our Forfar clinic also. Salary for the role is up to £30,000 depending on experience. About Us Abbey Veterinary Clinics is an established mixed practice based in Arbroath/Forfar. Being based in Angus means we are not far from some beautiful scenery, and great cafes in our towns that can provide a delicious lunch if you venture out. Our Arbroath clinic is newly renovated, with more renovations set to take place in the not-so-distant future. Our clinics boast digital x-ray machines, im3 dental machines, operating lights, and multi-parameters. Both clinics are fully operational, and we consult and operate daily from both sites. We provide our own Out of Hours service and our clients value that continuity of care. About the Team and Culture We are a smaller team that know each other well and like to have a good laugh at work while getting the job done. We are made up of 3 Vets, 4 Nurses, 1 SVN, 1 ACA, 4 Receptionists, 1 Administrator, 1 Practice Manager. A supportive and inclusive culture is what we all promote, and it can be felt within our working environment. We enjoy catching up with each other in work, and outside of work at our team-building events that usually involve food and drink! When you need a pick me up at work, we have a snack cupboard that gets filled up regularly for feasting while catching up with colleagues. We hope our new nurse can join us in our commitment to providing the best care, while looking for ways to make improvements to our working practices. Applicant Requirements Our preferred candidate will have a can-do positive attitude, be RCVS registered, and confident in their abilities as a nurse. Driving licence essential Because our employee's matter We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from - Work life balance 6.6 weeks annual leave Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service Your birthday as a paid day off Wellbeing Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Private Medical Insurance Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership Non-accidental injury support Development £550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid pro rata Certificate support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme Professional Memberships VDS cover RCVS fees Additional Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch. IVC150 Any questions before applying? Speak to Margaret Oliver from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role. Margaret Oliver Senior Talent Partner
Dec 01, 2022
Full time
Posted on 01/09/2022 The Role We are looking for a confident Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our amazing team here at Abbey Veterinary Clinic, Arbroath. Our nurses carry out a range of duties to make sure the day runs as smoothly as possible. From setting up the theatre, phlebotomy, admitting/discharging patients, and to consulting, our nurses are the backbone of our clinical team. We look for nurses who are dedicated to providing the best care and want to make a difference to our clinic by contributing to our team meetings. For the right candidate, we can be flexible on our working hours and patterns. Ideally, the shift pattern would be: Mon 9-1 Tuesday 9-4:30 Wednesday 8:30-5 Thursday 9:30-6:30 Friday 9-5 Saturday 11-12:30 working 1 in 5 We are proud to be able to provide our own Out of Hours care to the surrounding area of Arbroath/Forfar. The pattern for covering this rota would be 1 week in 5, working the Saturday morning clinic in Arbroath. This position will be primarily based in Arbroath; however, the candidate will be required to work in our Forfar clinic also. Salary for the role is up to £30,000 depending on experience. About Us Abbey Veterinary Clinics is an established mixed practice based in Arbroath/Forfar. Being based in Angus means we are not far from some beautiful scenery, and great cafes in our towns that can provide a delicious lunch if you venture out. Our Arbroath clinic is newly renovated, with more renovations set to take place in the not-so-distant future. Our clinics boast digital x-ray machines, im3 dental machines, operating lights, and multi-parameters. Both clinics are fully operational, and we consult and operate daily from both sites. We provide our own Out of Hours service and our clients value that continuity of care. About the Team and Culture We are a smaller team that know each other well and like to have a good laugh at work while getting the job done. We are made up of 3 Vets, 4 Nurses, 1 SVN, 1 ACA, 4 Receptionists, 1 Administrator, 1 Practice Manager. A supportive and inclusive culture is what we all promote, and it can be felt within our working environment. We enjoy catching up with each other in work, and outside of work at our team-building events that usually involve food and drink! When you need a pick me up at work, we have a snack cupboard that gets filled up regularly for feasting while catching up with colleagues. We hope our new nurse can join us in our commitment to providing the best care, while looking for ways to make improvements to our working practices. Applicant Requirements Our preferred candidate will have a can-do positive attitude, be RCVS registered, and confident in their abilities as a nurse. Driving licence essential Because our employee's matter We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from - Work life balance 6.6 weeks annual leave Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service Your birthday as a paid day off Wellbeing Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Private Medical Insurance Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership Non-accidental injury support Development £550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid pro rata Certificate support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme Professional Memberships VDS cover RCVS fees Additional Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch. IVC150 Any questions before applying? Speak to Margaret Oliver from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role. Margaret Oliver Senior Talent Partner